With the Lanz Bulldog through Europe: a road trip full of love and adventure!

With the Lanz Bulldog through Europe: a road trip full of love and adventure!

On Friday, June 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., the first episode of the film “The Leo, the Traudl & der Lanz - a bulldog road movie” will be broadcast on BR television. The film documents the exciting journey of Leo Speer, also known as Lanz Leo, and his companion Traudl in a Lanz Bulldog tractor, built in 1938, with 45 hp. The trip leads the two from Mitterrohrbach to San Biagio near Modena, Italy and covers a distance of 750 kilometers.

The journey that extends over 14 days is covered with an average speed of 27 km/h. The route leads through picturesque landscapes in Lower Bavaria, Salzburg, past the Großglockner and over the Plöckenpass to the lagoon city of Venice, where the couple will experience a gondola ride. Another highlight of the trip is the warm welcome at the classic car meeting in San Biagio and the opportunity to let Leo and Traudl's relationship bloom again. Also, the two have to master some challenges: the tractor urgently needs oil, the diesel goes out and in Italy there are many petrol stations due to a holiday.

A look at the private museum

in Mitterrohrbach has Leo an impressive private museum that includes more than 50 old Lanz tractors and threshing and steam engines. The passion for these vehicles and the associated traditions illustrates the special bond that Leo Speer has for his tractors.

greeting the mayor

In a greeting to the members and supporters of the municipality of Oyten, Mayor Sandra Röse emphasizes the importance of professionalism in various areas such as event planning, press work as well as membership care and website. It underlines the resistance and creativity of the members of the Lanz Bulldog Club and thanks for their contribution to the reputation of the community.

Röse also addresses the challenges that the community faces, among other things through digitization, change in values ​​and globalization. In accordance with the guiding principle of the municipality, in which topics such as the environment, sustainability and social structures are treated, it confirms the motto of the community: "Oyten - Life and more".

The Lanz Bulldog Club is described as a community that offers orientation and joy for all ages. Röse quotes the motto "stay true to you, you will make your way" from the Lanz history and wishes the members continued success and a common and successful future.

For all tractor enthusiasts and friends of agriculture, the film is an absolute must. The production of Maike Bandmann and Christoph Schuster, supported by Christine Schneider, shows not only the fascination for old tractors, but also the stories and emotions that are connected with it. Spectators can look forward to an entertaining and educational journey through the landscapes of Europe, which captures the special charm of the Lanz tractors. Further information can be found on the website of Br.de and the lanz-bulldog-club .